Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party Start full-scale discussions on tax reform such as extension of eco-car tax reduction

Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party Start full-scale discussions on tax reform such as extension of eco-car tax reduction November 19, 19:27

The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party's tax system investigation committee held a general meeting and began full-scale discussions for the tax system revision next year.

The focus is expected on expanding the application of special measures for "mortgage tax cuts" and extending the so-called "eco-car tax cuts" that expire next spring.

The Liberal Democratic Party's tax system investigation committee held a general meeting at the party headquarters, and Amari tax system investigation chairman said, "Prime Minister Suga has raised a major pillar aiming for digitization and a green society toward a new post-corona society, so I would like to respond firmly. ".

Then, as part of economic measures in response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we will discuss expanding the application of special measures for "mortgage tax reduction" and extending the so-called "eco-car tax reduction" that expires next spring. I confirmed that.

Regarding the extension of the "eco-car tax reduction," the focus will be on narrowing down the scope of application, such as the handling of clean diesel vehicles that have been covered so far.

In addition, in order to realize the digitalization and carbon-free society that the Kan administration has set as important policies, it is expected that preferential treatment for companies working on the introduction of digital technology and reduction of greenhouse gases will be discussed.

On the other hand, the Komeito also held a general meeting of the Tax System Investigation Committee and confirmed that it would proceed with the examination of these items in consultation with the Liberal Democratic Party.

The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will compile the ruling party's tax reform outline on the 10th of next month.

The focus of tax reform is

At the ruling party's tax system investigation committee for tax reform next year, the focus of discussions will be on dealing with the new coronavirus.

[Mortgage tax cut]

One of the focal points is "extension of special measures for mortgage tax cut" as a measure to reduce the burden on individuals and companies that have been hit by the spread of infection.

In order to receive the special measures that the mortgage tax reduction will be applied for three years longer than usual, it is necessary to move in within the year in principle, and only if the move-in is delayed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the end of December next year will be It is a deadline.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and housing-related industry groups have requested that this move-in deadline be extended to at least the end of December next year, and the extension period is expected to be an issue.

[Eco-car tax reduction]

Next is the "extension of the eco-car tax reduction" that is applied to fuel-efficient vehicles.

The eco-car tax reduction is a measure to reduce the tax rate of the automobile weight tax levied at the time of vehicle inspection for fuel-efficient vehicles, and the application period will expire at the end of April next year, so the government and the ruling party will extend the period. I will consider it in the direction.

However, from the perspective of promoting decarbonization efforts, it is also being considered to narrow down the targets to which tax exemptions and tax reductions are applied, and some clean diesel vehicles and gasoline vehicles may be excluded.

[Property tax]

"Measures to reduce the burden of property tax" are also expected to be discussed.

We are planning to reduce or defer the amount of property tax for almost all commercial areas only next year.

There is also an opinion that residential areas should be included in the target, and it is expected that discussions will be held.

[Correspondence to carbon neutral]

Prime Minister Suga has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050.

In response to this, companies will establish new measures to reduce the tax burden when they make capital investment that will lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gases.

Specifically, we are considering reducing corporate tax when investing in semiconductor factories with high performance that reduce power consumption.

[DX] The

theme is the creation of a tax system that supports digitalization.

With mid-sized companies in mind, we are considering measures to reduce corporate tax when investing in DX = digital transformation.

It is expected that investment such as switching the company's system to cloud services to improve business efficiency will be targeted.

President of Nissho Mimura "Support for SMEs"

Regarding the fact that discussions on tax reform next year will begin in earnest in the government and the ruling party, President Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "Small and medium-sized enterprises want support until the economy recovers in such a difficult time. I'm thinking. "

On top of that, he said, "After a certain amount of time, it will be necessary to reform the business in line with the changes in society caused by the new coronavirus. I would like companies to support the positive movements that change themselves." We asked for discussions that would lead to the support of small and medium-sized enterprises in the business environment and the creation of new businesses.